Plumbing Inspector I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction seeks a Plumbing Inspector to protect the lives and property of the Commonwealth. You will inspect plumbing installations, perform preliminary plan reviews, maintain files and issue permits electronically.

Travel for inspections is required. Minimum eight years as a journeyman or master plumber with a Kentucky license are required. This Executive Branch, full-time role includes overtime eligibility and benefits.

Qualifications

• Eight years experience as a journeyman or master plumber.
• Must hold valid journeyman or master plumber license in Kentucky at time of employment.
• Travel required for inspections.
• Proficient communication and customer service.
• Knowledge of Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all plumbing installations and report violation findings.
• Perform preliminary reviews of local plans concerning plumbing and sanitation.
• Maintain files, reports, and permits.
• Issue permits electronically and process payments.
• Monitor licensee statuses and water heater device reporting.

Skills

Proficient communication skills

Plumbing law knowledge

Manage multiple projects

Conduct effective research

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

No formal education required

Job description

• Conduct effective research.

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$3,273.74 - $4,910.60 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Public Protection Cabinet | Dept of Housing, Buildings and Const

Location

Location Varies

Location varies to include Southern Region

Description

Are you interested in being part of a team that is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the Commonwealth?

The Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction enforces statewide standards for building construction. The Division of Plumbing is responsible for conducting plumbing inspections and permitting plumbing installations to ensure compliance with the state plumbing code and the regulations of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect all plumbing installations and report violation findings.
• Perform preliminary reviews of local plans concerning plumbing and sanitation.
• Maintain files, reports, and permits.
• Issue permits electronically and process payments.
• Monitor licensee statuses and water heater device reporting.

Skills and Expectations

• Proficient communication skills.
• Possess sufficient technical knowledge of Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code.
• Proven abilities to management multiple projects.
• Conduct effective research.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• High level of customer service.

If you are interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career, where you can make a positive difference in your community, we would love to have you as part of the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction team!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have eight years experience as a journeyman or master plumber.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.)

Must hold a valid journeyman or master plumber license in Kentucky at time of employment in this job classification. https://dhbc.ky.gov/ . Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Travel is required to perform inspections. Work is performed in all types of weather conditions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Earl Sandusky at [e-mail] or 270-401-3544.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D